North City Park Neighborhood SePtember 2014...Credits Needed for “Outstanding Sustainable...

North City Park Neighborhood SePtember 2014

PO Box 7562, Denver, CO 80207

NCPCA Membership: $15/Year, per household $5/Year Seniors, per household $25/Year Businesses/Churches/etc.

Send check to above address or [email protected] to join.

NCPCA General Membership MeetingTuesday, September 23, 20144th Tuesday of the month (except July and December)Scott United Methodist Church2880 N. Garfield St., 6:30 PMAll residents encouraged to attend.Please enter through backdoor from parking lot.

NCPCA Board of Directors MeetingTuesday, September 9, 2014 2nd Tuesday of the month (except July and December)Scott United Methodist Church 2880 N. Garfield St., 6:30 PMAll residents are welcome

NCPCA Board of DirectorsPresident [Open Seat] Kyle Shelton, Vice President .... [email protected] 303-884-8824Bobbie Brown, Secretary ............... [email protected] 303-399-3716Gerald Hamel, Treasurer ............ [email protected] 720-276-1386Glenn Hanley, Member [email protected] 303-808-6578Karen Derrick Davis, Member [email protected] 303-997-6619Erma Bingham, Member ................................720-350-7092

Paul Brokering, Member ............. [email protected] 303-825-4280Reggie Grotewiel, Member .............. [email protected] 720-363-3211

NCPCA Committee ChairsBuddy System ..............................................Erma BinghamWelcome New Neighbor & Sky Walkers ......... Ollie Brown [email protected] ...................................................................Open SeatZoning ............................................................. Kyle SheltonMeets 1st Thursday of every month Glenn Hanley(except July and December) Reggie Grotewiel6:30 pm at Ford-Warren LibrarySustainability.......................................Karen Derrick-DavisFinance ...........................................................Gerald HamelNewsletter Editors ...............................Karen Derrick-Davis Jill CorbinNewsletter Layout ........................................Cynthia MartinEmail articles & photos to: [email protected] Delivery .................................Larry Sondgeroth [email protected], Facebook Admin ................... Denise Dambrackas [email protected]

NCP Important Numbers- District Two Community Resource Technician, Reyes Trujillo

[email protected] District 8 City Counselor, Albus Brooks

[email protected], 720-337-8888- Police Non-Emergency: 720-913-2000- Graffiti, Illegal Dumping, other city related issues: 311

www.northcitypark.com

NCPCA Annual Summer Fest: Fun time had by all!

www.facebook.com/north-city-parkFollow us on twitter.com/skyland5280

North City Park Civic Association Summer Sustainability FestTwenty-five volunteers assisted by setting up, cleaning up, staffing tables, cooking food, overseeing activities, and more! One-hundred fifty people attended and enjoyed the many information booths, entertainment, food, and activities.

The North City Park Community Exchange–A Time Bank has Launched!Neighbors will be hosting house parties to share information and sign up members. If you would like more information about upcoming house parties or the time bank, contact Clara Morrison ([email protected], 303.296.1373), Karen Derrick-Davis ([email protected], 303.929.0606), or Dena Booe ([email protected], 720.985.9243). Or, visit our website at www.tinyurl.com/northcityparkexchange. AlleyScapes!On August 23rd, neighbors between 26th and 29th on the alley between Garfield St. and Jackson St. had an alley cleanup. Way to go!

Credit UpdateBack Yard Garden Tour 6 creditsSocial Media Campaign 8 creditsNorth City Park Civic Assn. Sustainability Fest 12 credits

Total Earned to-date: 64 credits

Credits Needed for “Outstanding Sustainable Neighborhood” Designation: 100 (by February 2015)

SuSTAiNABLE NorTh CiTy PArk hAPPENiNgS

Voices on Canvas 6th Annual Art FestivalAugust 2nd was a great day for kids as they engaged with artists from all walks of life and learned from the artists through creative activities. On the grounds of Barrett El-ementary, Voices On Canvas, Inc. celebrated its 6th annual Youth Arts Festival, The Arts Teach.

VOCI was honored to partner with North City Park Civic Association’s Summer Sustainability Fest. The collabora-tion brought people together from the immediate and sur-

rounding committees sharing knowledge and fun. A good time was had by all, enjoying free fun, food and entertainment. VOCI served more than 60 youth, giving each a bag of school supplies to get their school year off to a good start. For more information about Voices on Canvas, contact Kathleen Casteel, Executive Director, at [email protected].

Photo by: K Casteel


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SERVICE3425 E. 28th Avenue, Denver, CO 80205

(303) 831-4377

Meet your NCPCA BoardDo you know who serves you on the NCPCA Board of Directors? Each month, we will introduce an NCPCA board member. Maybe some day, we’ll be introducing YOU!

This month, we would like to introduce Kyle Shelton, Vice President, Acting President.

How long have you been active on the NCPCA Board? Five years.

How long have you been in the neighborhood? I was raised in Park Hill and have been a resident of North City Park since 2005.

What brought you to North City Park? The diversity of the Park Hill area carries into the North City Park neighborhood. In addition, I have had a long time interest in the 117-year-old house I currently live in.

Why do you give your time to the community? The first time I attended an NCPCA general meeting was March 2009. The number of people in attendance, the participation, and enthusiasm of the members was surprising to me. Impressed with the level of concern by those attending the meet-ing regarding neighborhood activity, I decided to join.

What are your hopes and dreams for the neighborhood? More residents of the neighborhood to become active members of NCPCA. This could lead to encouraging business owners to consider vacant business properties within the neighborhood as potential properties for future businesses.

Would you like to advertise in this newsletter?

Rates: $30/month; $150/year (10 issues)Size: Business cardContact [email protected] for more information.

Workshops on the WayWant to learn to make cheese? What to do with all those tomatoes? Curious about canning? Fascinat-ed with food preservation? Want to know how to dry those herbs? Workshops will be held throughout the fall. Check www.sustainablenorthcitypark.org for dates, times, and locations.

Garfield Street Block PartyOn September 6th, neighbors along Garfield St. (26th to 29th) will host a block party for Garfield neighbors and friends. Come out to meet, greet, learn about neighborhood issues, and share ideas! For more information, contact Deborah Fard at [email protected] or 303.333.6103.

AlleyScapesThe FIRST alley art will be unveiled behind 2740 Garfield St. This art was created by youth to beautify the alley and bring art into the community space. Join Voices on Canvas for the unveiling, Saturday, September 6th, Noon to 1:00 pm.

If you would like to organize an event, contact [email protected]. All events that promote environmental and/or community sustainability are welcome!

uPCoMiNg SuSTAiNABLE NorTh CiTy PArk EVENTS

CoMMuNiTy ANNouNCEMENTSObituaryDaisy E. Warren | July 27, 1921 – July 18, 2014Long-time North City Park resident, Daisy Elizabeth Berry-Warren, moved to Denver in 1956 with her husband, Johnson Warren, and only child, Donald Warren. Daisy had many interests in her 92 years. Those who knew her know that she was very independent and loved to drive and while doing so she enjoyed shopping, greatly. Daisy also enjoyed music. She enjoyed the sounds of Motown and had a very extensive record collection. She enjoyed talking about politics and the latest news. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening, and catching up with family and friends over the phone.

Daisy attended and was a member of Cleaves Memorial CME Methodist Church, where she served as an Usher. Daisy also worked as a domestic for many years before taking a job at Conti-nental Airlines until she retired in 1975.

Those who knew Daisy, know that she chose her friends wisely. She had a large group of good and faithful friends. Daisy is survived by her son Donald Warren, of North City Park and grand-daughter, Ashley Esau-Warren of Lakewood.

New Newsletter Newsstands!Need another newsletter? Have extras after your delivery? You can pick up or drop off newslet-

ters at either of the newsstands at 28th Ave & Josephine or 28th Ave & Madison. The distinc-tive green boxes decorated with handprints and art are stocked with newsletters each month!

WelcomeNewNeighborsCommitteeMeetingGuess what? You are a winner! If you are a new neighbor to NCP our Welcome New Neighbor Committee (WNNC) has a gift for you! If you know of a new neighbor, please provide their information to WNNC coordinator Ollie Brown at 303-320-5678 or email [email protected].

The Welcome New Neighbors Committee meeting is Thursday, September 18, 2014 (3pm-4pm) at the DenverFirehouse #10, 3200 Steele St., Denver 80205

OllieWNNC [email protected]

NCPCA BoArd NEWS• The NCPCA Zoning Committee continues to regularly meet with BRI (the owner of the former

YMCA property at 30th and Madison) to negotiate language in the Memorandum of Under-standing (MOU) between NCPCA and BRI, regarding rezoning the YMCA property for future construction.

• Added 13 new NCPCA general members in the last month.


Our VISIONNorth City Park Community Exchange works toward a connected, caring community and strong local economy based on trust, respect, and equality.

Our MISSIONNorth City Park Community Exchange pro-vides a system of reciprocity that connects neighbor-members to both seek assistance and share their wealth of talents through the cur-rency of time.

Our GUIDING PRINCIPLES• Assets – we all have something to give• Redefining Work – some work is beyond

price• Reciprocity – we give and receive; we must

experience both ends for this to be a “cur-rency” and for the time bank to succeed

• Equality – we are all equal

Benefits of an Exchange:• Trusting relationships• Greater access to goods and services• Employment references• Stronger informal systems of support• Increased self-confidence• Greater participation in community events• Diminished loneliness• Accepting help with dignity—knowing

you’ll help others in return

Want to learn more?Come to a house party! If you like what you hear, you can sign up and get started, right away. Currently, there is no fee to join. We want YOU for the time bank!

Trade time in your community—change the world one hour at a time!

Current requests and offers in the time bank:

NorTh CiTy PArk CoMMuNiTy ExChANgEour neighborhood time bank is born!

MorE PiCTurES FroM ThE NCPCA FEST!

Thank you To our sponsors and exhibiTors!norTh CiTy park businesses and residenTs

Vince CoxHouse of Blessing Upholstery

3429 E 28th Ave. | 303.296.3349

Franko’s Food Market2800 Madison St | 303.333.1318

Stix’s IncomeTax Service3425 E. 28th Ave | 303.831.4377

David GoensGenesis Conservation, LLC

3235 E 28th Ave. | 720.435.8825

Geta, Neighbor

Gordy, Neighbor

Denver Water www.denverwater.org

Denver Recycleswww.denvergov.org/recycling

Denver Energy Challengewww.denverenergy.org

Kate ArmstrongUrban Forager urbanforager.co

Car2Gowww.car2go.com

Denver B-Cycle Denver.bcycle.com

Chocolate Spokes www.chocolatespokes.com

CO Cottage Food Act Produce for Pantries

[email protected]

Clean Energy Collectivewww.easycleanenergy.com

Denver Fire Department

Backyard Sodaswww.backyardsodas.com

Robert A. Miller Educational Resource Center www.ramerc.com

Cole Craft Coffee2231 E Bruce Randolph Ave. | 720.389.9544

www.Facebook.com/colecraftcoffee

Requests • help with learning

Spanish • housecleaning• computer help• gardening

consultation

Offers• use of extension

ladder• use of small truck• resume writing• computer help• gardening

consultation• home school

support• proof reading

Apply for membership here:www.tinyurl.com/northcityparkexchange

For more information and house party calendar:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/ northcityparkcommunityexchange

• [email protected]• Karen Derrick-Davis - 303.929.0606• Clara Morrison - 303.296.1373• Dena Booe - 720.985.9243Thank you to all of our neighbors who shared photographs.

September

Join NCPCAThere is strength in numbers!

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August home Sales data for North City Park/Skyland


Mail Check toNCPCA - PO Box 7562, Denver, CO 80207

Proudly provided by your neighborhood real estate expert: Larry Sondgeroth of Mavin Realty. Call 720-298-5434 for additional details. Please note, “Sold Prices” do not reflect Seller Assistance and Concessions. “DOM” indicates “Days on the Market.” Data provided to show trends in area. Source: www.recolorado.com.

Address List Price Sold Price Bed/Bath Sq Ft doM

3055 monroe St $355,000 $344,000 3/2 2,256 30

3120 Fillmore St $295,000 $281,000 4/2 2,435 9

3123 elizabeth St $240,000 $251,500 3/2 1,629 3

3445 e 31st St $245,000 $245,000 3/2 1,522 25

3145 Clayton St $225,000 $215,000 3/1 1,000 35

2753 Josephine St $249,900 $249,900 4/2 1,431 29

3055 monroe St $355,000 $344,000 3/2 2,256 30

3120 Fillmore St $295,000 $281,000 4/2 2,435 9

Large items are collected every NINE weeks. Please follow these instructions:1. Place your large items out by 7:00 am.

Barrel and manual customers, place large items out on your normal day of trash service during your LIP week. Dumpster customers, place your large items out on Monday or your LIP week.

2. Only set large items on your schedule week. Setting out at other times is illegal dumping.

3. Make sure items are at least 4 feet away from your trash container, recycling con-tainer, cars and other obstructions.

4. See calendar on left for your LIP week.5. Next pick up is in November/December.

If not you, then who?Be a welcoming neighbor. There are MANY houses being sold in our neighborhood, which means MANY NEW NEIGHBORS! Be the one who reaches out and welcomes your new neighbors. Perhaps you were welcomed when you arrived, perhaps not. It makes a difference. So, make some cupcakes, grab a bag of cookies, or just put on your best smile and head on over to say, “Hello” to your new neighbors!

Thursday | 09.04.146:30 pmNCPCA Zoning CommitteeFord-Warren Library2825 High St.

Sunday | 09.07.149:00 am - 1:00 pmFresh Market, City Park Esplanade

Tuesday | 09.09.146:30 pm - 8:00 pmNCPCA Board MeetingScott United Methodist Church2880 Garfield St.

Saturday | 09.13.1411:00 am - 2:00 pmCommunity Coffee BreakFord-Warren Library2825 High St.


Thursday | 09.18.143:00 - 4:00 pmWelcome New Neighbor Committee Denver Firehouse #103200 Steele St.


Monday | 09.22.14Large Item Pick-up this week for addresses north of 29th Ave.


Monday | 09.29.14Large Item Pick-up this week for addresses south of 29th Ave.

Tuesday | 09.30.146:30 pm - 8:00 pmNCPCA Monthly MeetingScott United Methodist Church2880 Garfield St.

Our neighborhood faces issues that need to be addressed as a neighborhood: zoning change requests, proposed changes to City Park, pro-posed commercial and residential development, proposed transit changes, etc. The only way to have a real voice in these issues (to be heard by decision makers), is to have a unified, coordi-nated response.

The North City Park Civic Association (NCP-CA) strives to provide this voice. Broad mem-

bership and active participation strengthen the voice of NCPCA.

It takes time, energy and commitment to build relationships—which is what builds commu-nity. The old adage: “you get out what you put in” is true in this case. Consider what you can do to continue to make North City Park a neighborhood where families who move in find connections and a sense of community—and decide to stay.

What Makes a Neighborhood a Community?

Large Item Pick (LIP) Up is THIS MONTH

Would you like to volunteer?q Deliver Newsletter q Be a Block Captainq Serve on Committee q Other

Ford-Warren Library2825 High St., Denver, CO 80207720-865-0920 | Denverlibrary.org

Hours of OperationMonday 10-6 • Tuesday 12-8

Wednesday 10-6 • Thursday 12-8Friday 10-6 • Saturday 9-5

Sunday Closed

Ford-Warren Calendar of ActivitiesMondays, 10:30am

Storytime for all ages

Fridays 3:00 pmVideo games for children

Second Saturdays 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Community Coffee Break

(pull up a lawn chair, grab coffee from the cart and chat with neighbors)

Library CornerPauline Robinson

5575 E. 33rd (33rd and Holly)720-865-0290 | Denverlibrary.org

Hours of OperationMonday 12-8 • Tuesday 10-6

Wednesday 10-6 • Thursday 12-8Friday 10-6 • Saturday 9-5

Sunday Closed

Pauline Robinson Calendar of ActivitiesMonday through Thursday (children/teens)

4:15 pm - 5:15 pmAfter School is Cool

Arts and Crafts Activities

Friday (teens)4:15 pm - 5:15 pm

Friday Fun Video Games

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